{"title":"Mycotoxins in home-made red pepper powders in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.","authors":"Tsegaye Bunaro, Abebe Ayelign, Paulos Getachew","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2673581","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2673581","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Red pepper (<i>Capsicum annuum L</i>.) is nutritionally important and economically valuable in Ethiopia. As it is highly vulnerable, mycotoxin contamination was evaluated in 124 household-produced red pepper powders. Also knowledge and practices among these households were evaluated. Samples were collected at the time of processing and pooled into 40 composite samples, which were split into two 100-gram portions of which one was analysed immediately and the other stored at room temperature for six months. Twenty-six mycotoxins were determined using a validated UHPLC-MS/MS method, of which ten were detected both at production and after storage, with levels ranging from <LOD to 154 µg/kg initially and <LOD to 90 µg/kg after 6 months storage. At production 92.5% and after storage 75% of the samples exceeded the EU limit for AFB1. Several mycotoxins showed significant declines during storage. Findings underscore the need for improved prevention strategies and further research on storage-related detoxification mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"242-250"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148519964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mondher Mzoughi, Mustafa Yaman, Atefeh Karimidastjerd, Ceyda Vural, Jale Çatak, Omer Said Toker
{"title":"Glyoxal and methylglyoxal in Turkish commercial confectionery products.","authors":"Mondher Mzoughi, Mustafa Yaman, Atefeh Karimidastjerd, Ceyda Vural, Jale Çatak, Omer Said Toker","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2683533","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2683533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glyoxal (GO) and methylglyoxal (MGO) are precursors of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The objective of this study was to evaluate the content of GO and MGO in some Turkish confectionery products. A total of 20 samples were collected from markets and analysed for their GO and MGO content using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results showed that GO content in the collected samples ranged from 4 ± 1 µg/100 g to 748 ± 15 µg/100 g, while the content of MGO varied between 9 ± 1 µg/100 g and 1205 ± 74 µg/100 g. Although some of the samples had relatively high levels of GO and MGO, these amounts remained within the range of GO and MGO content found in other Turkish food products reported in the literature. To minimise GO and MGO levels, measures such as optimising process conditions, modifying product ingredients, and monitoring these compounds after production should be implemented.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"280-285"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148249956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehmet Ferhat Sari, Emine Gurkan Ayyildiz, Fatma Esen
{"title":"Environmental monitoring and health risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) through honeybees (<i>Apis mellifera</i>), honey and pollen.","authors":"Mehmet Ferhat Sari, Emine Gurkan Ayyildiz, Fatma Esen","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2672028","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2672028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous environmental contaminants with carcinogenic potential. Their monitoring in food products is important for evaluating human exposure. In this study, four priority PAHs (PAH4: BaP, BaA, BbF and CHR) were measured in honeybees, honey and pollen collected from two apiaries in Bursa. PAH4 levels were consistently higher at the urban site than at the semi-urban site across all matrices, suggesting a stronger influence of local emissions, such as traffic, industrial activities and biomass burning in the urban environment. Health risk assessment focused on honey and pollen, indicating that BaP and BaA were the main contributors to carcinogenic potential. However, MOE values for BaP and PAH4 above the safety benchmark of 10,000 and ILCR values remaining within acceptable limits, implied negligible cancer risk for consumers. In general, honey and pollen were safe for human consumption. Bees and their products provided useful baseline data for future monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"232-241"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147928066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metals in spring plants in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and health risks.","authors":"Shilan Muhammad Abdulla","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2681901","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2681901","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of the current study was to determine the levels of heavy metals in three spring plants (<i>Gundelia tournefortii</i>, <i>Tragopogon porrifolius</i>, and <i>Terfezia boudieri</i>), using an ICP-OES device in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Mean levels of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn in <i>G. tournefortii</i> were 0.07, <LOD, 0.27, 6.37, 112, <LOD, 6.50, 0.52, 0.15, 0.28, and 10.3 mg/kg, respectively; in <i>T. porrifolius</i>, these were < LOD, 0.04, 0.43, 8.58, 36.1, <LOD, 10.6, 0.26, <LOD, 1.09, and 10.3 mg/kg, respectively; and in <i>T. boudieri</i>, mean levels were 0.02, <LOD, 0.09, 12.9, 189, <LOD, 7.95, 0.10, 0.05, 3.66, and 33.9 mg/kg, respectively. Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks from metal exposure by consumption of spring plants were assessed, showing that there were no non-carcinogenic health risks for Iraqi adults, but children faced notable carcinogenic risks from As, Cr, and Ni in the investigated plant samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"272-279"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148162427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heavy metals in carbonated waters and beverages on the South Korean market.","authors":"Yongcheol Lee, Hyuny Clark-Shim, Min-Su Chang, In-Sook Lee, Yun-Jung Yi, Hyun-Jeong Kim","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2670556","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2670556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbonated beverages, including carbonated waters (CWs) and soft drinks, are widely consumed worldwide. Although these beverages are consumed almost as frequently as drinking water, their regulatory standards for heavy metals are less stringent than those applied to water. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead and uranium and to evaluate potential health risks. Samples were categorised into four types: CWs, flavoured carbonated waters (FCWs), sugar-sweetened carbonated drinks (SCDs) and sparkling tea/juice drinks (STJDs). ICP-MS analysis revealed that levels of the four investigated heavy metals ranged from <LOD to 24.7 µg L<sup>- 1</sup>, with mean values of <LOD-1.5 µg L<sup>- 1</sup>. Cd was found at the lowest levels. Except for U, higher levels of heavy metals were observed in SCDs and STJDs. Overall, the findings indicate that all measured values remained within internationally accepted limits and the associated health risk was determined to be negligible.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"224-231"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148307031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yan Li, Huali Wang, Shulan Huang, Xiaoqin Yu, Quan Wen, Shucai Li, Haojia Sun, Shubin Yan, Jianbo Zhang, Jinyao Chen
{"title":"Rosemary extract (E392) in main Chinese foods and associated health risk.","authors":"Yan Li, Huali Wang, Shulan Huang, Xiaoqin Yu, Quan Wen, Shucai Li, Haojia Sun, Shubin Yan, Jianbo Zhang, Jinyao Chen","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2688830","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2688830","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the application of rosemary extract (E392) in foods and estimated dietary exposure in China, using a stepwise approach, encompassing theoretical maximum use, enterprise-reported usage, and product-level monitoring. Exposure assessments combined national dietary survey data, regulatory limits, industry reports, and surveillance findings. Under the theoretical maximum scenario, estimated daily intake (EDI) approached the temporary acceptable daily intake (tADI) of 0.3 mg/kg bw/day, with P95 values exceeding it 1.5-1.9 times, indicating potential risk for high-intake subgroups. In contrast, enterprise-reported and monitoring scenarios yielded EDI values well below the tADI, suggesting negligible risk under typical conditions. Marinated meats, animal fats and compound seasonings were the primary contributors to exposure. Rosemary components were also detected in non-authorised food categories, implying possible carry-over effects. Overall, current use patterns appear safe, but improved additive traceability and targeted surveillance are needed to refine exposure assessments and support enforcement of regulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148757583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roseana Abraham Orio, Emmanuel O Mogusu, Gervas Assey
{"title":"Pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, and potential health risks.","authors":"Roseana Abraham Orio, Emmanuel O Mogusu, Gervas Assey","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2708801","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2708801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the pesticide residue levels and their associated health risks to consumers in green pepper <i>(Capsicum annuum)</i>, cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus)</i>, tomato <i>(Solanum lycopersicum)</i>, and spinach (<i>Spinacia oleracea</i>) in Hai District, Tanzania. Vegetable and fruit samples were extracted by the QuEChERS method and analysed by GC-MS/MS. Twenty-two pesticides were detected, with seven pesticides-dimethoate (25.8 µg/kg), profenofos (36.7 µg/kg), malathion (59.8 µg/kg), hexaconazole (36.5 µg/kg), triadimenol (56.1 µg/kg), tebuthiuron (27.3 µg/kg), and azinophos ethyl (10.3 µg/kg)-exceeding their MRLs. While assessing potential health risks, four pesticides-profenofos, chlorothalonil, cyhalothrin, and malathion-revealed hazard indices above 1, indicating possible health risks for consumers. Continuous monitoring, proper training on pesticide use, and implementation of risk assessments for pesticides that contribute significantly to health risks are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148720508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nitrite and nitrate in commercial fermented foods sold in Malaysia.","authors":"Kok Sing Chuan, Che Wan Jasimah Wan Mohamed Radzi","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2712959","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2712959","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fermented foods are widely consumed for their sensory qualities, cultural importance and probiotic benefits, yet market-level data on nitrite and nitrate across different fermented food categories in Malaysia remain limited. This study provides a surveillance-based assessment of nitrite and nitrate in 51 commercial fermented foods sold in Malaysia, including fruits and vegetables (<i>n</i> = 11), beans and their derivatives (<i>n</i> = 9), fermented-type meat and seafood products (<i>n</i> = 23) and dairy products (<i>n</i> = 8). Nitrite and nitrate were determined by ion chromatography. Nitrite levels were generally low and did not differ significantly among categories (<i>p</i> > 0.05), although elevated values were observed in natto, turkey sandwich sausage and pork sausage. In contrast, nitrate levels differed significantly across categories (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with fermented fruits and vegetables showing the highest levels. These findings provide baseline occurrence data to support continued monitoring and development of specific food safety legislation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148706012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julieta Belén Maldonado, Lucas Matías Page, Carlos Andrés Fernández, Silvia Liliana Resnik, Martín Sebastián Munitz, María Belén Medina
{"title":"Organochlorine pesticides in Argentinian beef and associated health risks.","authors":"Julieta Belén Maldonado, Lucas Matías Page, Carlos Andrés Fernández, Silvia Liliana Resnik, Martín Sebastián Munitz, María Belén Medina","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2705923","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2705923","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A modified QuEChERS method followed by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC - MS) was applied for the determination of eight organochlorine pesticides in beef. A defatting step involving hexane addition was incorporated to improve sample cleanup. The presence of α-HCH, β-HCH, aldrin, DDE, dieldrin, endrin, DDD, and DDT was evaluated in 70 beef samples obtained from butcher shops and meat processing plants. Endrin was detected in 58 samples, with 12 residue levels exceeding the maximum residue limit (MRL) as established by the European Union. The highest residue level observed was 195.1 µg/kg for endrin, which is 3.9 times higher than the MRL. Risk assessment based on estimated daily intake (EDI) and hazard quotient (HQ) values of the tested samples indicated that residues of aldrin, dieldrin and endrin could pose a potential health risk to both adults and children.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148600824","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metal contaminants in spices consumed in the region of Oran, Algeria.","authors":"Anissa Zergui, Bilel Chefirat","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2704181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2704181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Algeria, industrial and agricultural expansion has raised concerns regarding metal contamination in food. Even though spices play a central role in Algerian food preparation, understanding of their metallic impurities is constrained by a lack of available data. The present study analysed 10 metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Ni, Cr, Zn, Cu, Co, and Mn) in 7 common spices, collected from 11 districts in Oran, using ICP-MS. Results revealed that manganese was the most abundant element, with rhizome-based spices-ginger and turmeric-exhibiting the highest levels. While geographical location did not significantly affect contamination, the specific plant part used was an essential factor. Health risk assessments indicated significant concerns: the hazard index exceeded 1.0 for ginger and turmeric in adults and for ginger, paprika, and turmeric in infants. These findings underscore a public health risk, necessitating regulatory oversight and continuous monitoring to protect Oran's population, especially vulnerable infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148561249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}